gerund or present participle
It means taking money or property from a person or place illegally, usually by using force or threats.
Robbing a bank can ruin many lives.
The gang was arrested for robbing several stores.
American English
How to pronounce robbing
verbB1Common word
RAHbihng
/ˈɹɑ.bɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of rob
It means taking money or property from a person or place illegally, usually by using force or threats.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund or present participle
It means making someone lose something important, such as freedom, hope, or energy.
The disease is robbing her of her energy.
Robbing children of their childhood causes lasting harm.
Related words & forms
Double the final b before -ed and -ing: robbed, robbing.